Craig
Orona
Craig has over 30 years of experience working in education and non-profit management. His professional career includes President and CEO for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County as well management and leadership positions with the YMCA of San Diego County, Modesto City Schools, and Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. Craig now owns his own consulting business, Craig Orona Consulting, focusing on Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching and Leadership and Employee Development. Craig is also an adjunct instructor at Merced College.
Craig’s experience includes youth development and leadership, program development/management, fund/resource development, volunteer management/ development, community relations, marketing, workforce readiness, and organizational leadership.
Craig earned his Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Education from San Diego State University and Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Stanislaus.
Craig is happily married, and they have two sons. Outside of his work, he stays busy with spending time with family and friends, enjoys attending music concerts, and traveling. Craig is a member of the Modesto Sunrise Rotary Club, a board member of Love Stanislaus County, a member of the Juvenile Justice Commission of Stanislaus County, and a variety of other community organizations, initiatives and projects.
Why did you choose to be a board member of LSC?
I believe in the mission and have always felt that each one of us has a responsibility to engage in our community and help in some capacity for the greater good.
What do you love most about being on the LSC board?
Working on a regular basis with like-minded individuals who have the passion and commitment to help our community, especially supporting the youth.
What do you love most about living in Stanislaus County?
In my experience, this County/City have a strong sense of community. I have found out over the years, if you ask people for help, they are willing to get involved.
In what ways do you participate in the community?
In addition to my former role at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County, I am very active in Modesto Sunrise Rotary, various County initiatives such as Stanislaus 2030 and Cradle to Career, as well volunteer for a variety of community projects.